A Visit to Cistus Nursery
I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
Somehow I missed this, I know how I haven't been able to read the paper the last several days. He had a spectacular garden, and you're right it's hard to grow them that large here. I tried bring some of the larger varieties back from Auburn with me on my trips home. I think 2 are still living at the old house. I hope his garden is handed down to a garden lover. Too many beautiful gardens are turned into yards. Mary
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your friend Phillip. He obviously has a green thumb. What a sight his garden must be during the blooming season.
ReplyDeleteThis is spectacular and I always feel bad when I hear about the end of a marvelous gardening career. Also, it was nice to see photos of your garden on the Fine Gardening site... Larry
ReplyDeleteMary, I do hope that someone can take care of the garden. It would be terrible if it went to ruin.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa and Larry!
How sad he is gone, but it is rather inspiring that he started plants from small cuttings when he was older. Shows such a great attitude.
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Always Growing
Too bad he is gone. I'm really sorry to hear that Phillip. The garden is really lovely and fully bloomed!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of Mr. Perry's passing. He led our Master Gardener group through his beautiful garden several years ago, and it was such a treat learning from such a fascinating man. I will pass on this news to our group, as many will remember him.
ReplyDeleteThats a beautiful place with so many azaleas. Sorry to hear of the loss of this fine gardener.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo and lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteHe sounds really inspiring. I do hope the garden continues - it's gorgeous.
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